Andriambavontsona

Andriambavontsona
Andriambavontsona is located in Madagascar
Andriambavontsona
Andriambavontsona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°24′S 47°31′E / 15.400°S 47.517°E / -15.400; 47.517
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictAnalalava
Elevation
[1]
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Andriambavontsona (also Andribavontsona or Andrimbavontsona) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Analalava, Sofia.

Demographics

The 2001 commune census estimated the population to be approximately 9,000. Of these, 76% are farmers, 17% are engaged in raising livestock, 3% are in the fishing industry, and 4% are employed in the service industry. Rice, maize, and cassava are important crops for agriculture in the town. The town has facilities for education at the primary level.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-29.

15°24′S 47°31′E / 15.400°S 47.517°E / -15.400; 47.517


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